For the past decade, the United States has been experiencing an Asian resurgence of the culinary variety. Dishes like bao buns and ramen, once reserved for Chinatowns and college dorms, respectively, have become the stars of restaurant menus around the country. And like everything else, the concept took its time…
The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk is many things. It’s great for people-watching and rollerblading, for example. And — of course — our favorite: eating and drinking. But with an expansive strip offering one establishment after another, it’s not too long before you start to notice a few Greek menus and ice…
Like painters, writers, poets, musicians, and just about any field of creatives, chefs cultivate their own style of cuisine. Grant Achatz, one of the leaders of the American molecular gastronomy movement, is known for his elaborate, multicourse tasting dinners intended to make the diner feel like he or she is…
With another month comes another bunch of new restaurants. While we still have plenty of spots we’re waiting to see open doors (ahem, Trader Joe’s!), the four weeks of March proved to be good ones for the world of food. From beercentric high-end waterfront Italian to fast-casual Brazilian grill to…
Obviously, if you’re checking out Clean Plate Charlie, you’re into two things: good food and a good read. So are the people at PDQ, the fast casual restaurants that stand for “people dedicated to quality”. The Tampa-based chain that specializes in fresh hand-battered chicken tenders, made-to-order sandwiches, and fresh salads,…
When you hear the name mussel beach, the first image that might pop into your head is a swath of oceanfront sand occupied with a dozen or so tanned, oil-slicked men clad in nothing but Speedos and Ray-Bans. OK, you might not — but we do. Rest assured that’s not…
Game of Thrones fans, prepare yourselves. Brewery Ommegang’s third installment in its series of licensed Game of Thrones beers is set to be released today, Monday, March 31. Fire and Blood, as the beer is called, is a red ale complete with some interesting ingredients like licorice root and ancho…
Around and around we go; today is the start to yet another lovely workweek. Hopefully, you have a bit of a spring in your step from some indulgent weekend activities. If not, don’t fret, there’s still plenty of events to keep you busy through your working days. Whether you’re looking…
Few things are as pleasurable as the first cup of coffee in the morning. Yeah, a beer or glass of wine is enjoyable at the end of the day. And sure, Friday night happy hour is one of the most relaxing activities of the whole week. But, that first sip…
Here’s the problem. You’re hankering for a big bowl of pasta. Maybe you’re jonesing for some linguine alla vongole (we like the red sauce), or some ravioli. Or maybe you’re a traditionalist seeking a chicken parm dinner. You’re salivating about now, anticipating the first taste of that sweet, tangy sauce…
On Sunday, the season finale of AMC’s The Walking Dead airs and, if it’s anything like last season (or any random episode, by the way), expect a few surprise deaths of cast regulars and a crapload of walkers getting chopped in half, shot, and generally mangled in the most gristly…
Over the past year or so, there’s been a big push back to Fort Lauderdale Beach. And no, it’s not just new high-end condos; well-known local restaurateurs are establishing new concepts up and down the strip. From the Restaurant People’s S3 to the Atlantic Surf Club to upscale Asian Tsukuro,…
There are lots of things that are sexy about food. And right now, the sexiest thing to happen to food since chocolate-covered strawberries and champagne is Vani Hari, a North Carolina-based food blogger who has been blowing up the spot on some of the country’s biggest food companies with her…
It’s #FloridaBeerFriday. Every Friday, we take a look at a beer brewed in the Sunshine State, giving analysis to the burgeoning craft beer movement of Florida. We’ve covered it for ‘Maple Bacon Coffee Day’ in January. It’s been hailed in various national publications, including Draft magazine. It is a monumental…
Are you ready for happy hour? What about some seafood celebrations? Even if you don’t care about any of the myriad celebratory offerings this weekend, you’re going to have to eat something. We perused the highs and lows of the Borward-Palm Beach area and cooked up this tasty menu of…
The beer landscape in Florida is once again under pressure from state legislators. This time, the pressure comes from the Senate side of our bicameral state government. Though House bill 1329 was defeated this week with a ‘strike all’ amendment, Senate bill 7120 aims to cover some controversial ground. Passed…
During the Chinese Diaspora (starting in the 19th century and lasting until 1949), Chinese people traveled across the world, bring with them their culture and flavorful fare. Throughout its travels, the cuisine adapted to several variations and forms. Different versions of traditional versions can be found all over the globe,…
There is no time of day that excites us the way happy hour does. It not only involves cheap drinks and inexpensive eats, but it washes away the pain of the workday. Numerous options for after work intoxication abound luckily; however, you can never have enough of a good thing…
Brunch is arguably the best invention ever. Breakfast + lunch = genius. Sadly, vegans don’t get a lot of midday meal love. Buttermilk pancakes, eggs benedict and bacon are the stuff of most brunch menus. Luckily, you can stuff yourself with meatless eats this weekend at Whole Foods’ Coral Springs’…
Set in a suburban shopping center in Sunrise, Bash American Bistro looks just like any other café from the outside. But behind the beige exterior lies an eclectic, cheerful atmosphere. A chalkboard wall with draft beer specials spelled out in bright colors highlights the bar, and decorative beer taps sit…
Sure, you like craft beer. Maybe you even like it a lot. Maybe you like it so much, you can detect the differences among Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout, Rogue’s Shakespeare Oatmeal Stout, and Founders Oatmeal Stout just from a whiff of the nose. If the latter sounds like you, chances…
Where do you go when you’re a legendary NFL quarterback in search of a good meal? If you said some sport bar you’d be dead wrong — especially if you were Joe Montana. The NFL great and three-time Super Bowl MVP stopped by Cafe Martorano with friends last evening for…
